The Shirley Baskin Foundation
Invitation OnlyMarina Del Rey, California · EIN 95-3313203 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$147K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,282.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kcet | Burbank, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $20,000 |
| The Archer School for Girls | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $11,500 |
| UCLA Foundation Neurosurgery Research | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $11,000 |
| Los Angeles Waterkeeper | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $7,581 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Charitable purpose of organization | $7,110 |
| Operation Smile | Viginia Beach, VA | Charitable purpose of organization | $5,282 |
| Altasea | San Pedro, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $5,182 |
| Amnesty International USA | New York, NY | Charitable purpose of organization | $5,075 |
| American Jewish University | Bel Air, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Bless It Bag | Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Stand With US | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Plastic Pollution Coalition | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose of organization | $4,500 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Charitable purpose of organization | $3,048 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,634 |
| National Redistricting Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Cedars-Sinai | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| The Jewish Federation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,545 |
| Jazz Foundation of America | New York, NY | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| Bodytraffic | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| Mothers 2 Mothers | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,957 | 28 |
| 2023 | $141,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502889349101035
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3313203
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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